Most TEDx rejections aren't about delivery. They're about unclear ideas.

TEDx Speaker Advisory

I help accomplished professionals evaluate whether their ideas meet the standards of TEDx and other curated stages.

This short assessment evaluates whether your idea meets the clarity and relevance standards used by TEDx events and other curated stages, so you can identify gaps before applying.

Take the TEDx Readiness Assessment

5 minutes · Clear idea readiness and insight gaps

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I’m Adeseye Omole, a former TEDx organizer and curator with direct experience reviewing, selecting, and presenting ideas on curated stages.

I’ve reviewed talk proposals and seen why some ideas move forward while others don’t, even when the speaker is highly capable.

I don’t start with performance. I start with the idea.

Many strong speakers struggle because:

  • They confuse a meaningful story with a stage-worthy idea
  • Their message feels important but isn't clearly articulated
  • The insight gets buried inside personal experience
  • The "why this idea, why now" isn't obvious
  • Feels like a pitch or self-promotion

"If your idea can't be stated clearly in one sentence, it's not ready."

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You don't need more confidence. You need a stronger idea.

High-stakes stages don't select speakers. They select ideas.

TEDx and similar platforms look for clarity, originality, relevance, and audience value—not just delivery skill.

What makes an idea "TEDx-caliber"?

  • Clarity: Can be explained simply but has depth
  • Originality: Offers a fresh perspective or new insight
  • Relevance: Timely and important to your target audience
  • Value: Provides clear takeaways that can be applied
  • Structure: Has a clear beginning, middle, and end
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Why most ideas don't land

Most professionals have meaningful insight — but selectors aren't looking for stories alone.

They're looking for clear, original ideas with relevance and structure.

The TEDx Readiness Assessment evaluates where your idea actually stands against those standards.

Is your idea ready?

Before coaching or rehearsing, it's important to understand whether your idea is structurally strong enough for high-stakes stages.

The TEDx Readiness Assessment helps identify:

  • Where your idea is clear
  • Where it breaks down
  • What needs refinement before submission
Take the TEDx Readiness Assessment

This assessment evaluates whether your idea is
structurally strong enough. It is not a speaking quiz.

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This is not for everyone

This is for you if:

  • You have experience and insight worth sharing
  • You want your idea evaluated against real stage standards
  • You value honest, structural feedback over speaking tips
  • You’re serious about pursuing TEDx or comparable stages

This is not for you if:

  • You’re looking only for confidence or delivery coaching
  • You're looking for shortcuts, templates, or surface-level tips
  • You expect guaranteed stage placement
  • You’re not open to idea refinement or critique